Ooh la love.

I like to get all dolled up for soy latte dates with my laptop, my little iBook treats me like a princess (unlike my parasite-ridden PC).

Lotta Stensson dress: I think I’ll just frame this dress instead of hanging it up in my closet. Gorgeous beading, an elegant cut, and a drop waist make it flapper, raw edges and a low neckline keep it fresh.

Ponyskin pumps: Calfhair printed with leopard, platform paired with a stiletto, delicate slingback straps, I’m wearing these heels to death, can you blame me? An inch taller, and these heels would be glued to my feet.

And my daily recipe for face:

5 lbs. e.l.f.’s “Drama” eyeshadow
3 coats black mascara
Smear of black eye liner
Dash of e.l.f’s “Strawberry Creme” lip balm
Pinch of e.l.f’s “Natural Radiance” blusher

If you didn’t already know, all e.l.f. cosmetics are $1 a pop, and you can get a free compact when you purchase four or more elements.

I found this suit in a box of my old clothes from elementary school; forgive me its wrinkles.

Navy Linen Dress Suit: Be disgusted, be amused - this navy linen suit is from third grade; I believe my mom bought it for Easter Sunday. What sort of eight-year-old rocks a navy linen suit? What sort of 20-something-year-old can still fit into her pre-puberty clothes? In designer duds before I could care, now a young lady of questionable eating habits, what else could I be but a fashion writer.

Vintage scarf: Bought this hand-painted vintage scarf in a San Francisco vintage boutique that pimps clothes by the pound.

Gold wedge platforms: My platonic lover - read “best girl friend” - gave me these gold sandals as a birthday gift. With a love for hooker heels and substituting sleep with soy lattes, we’re soul/sole mates.

And my daily recipe for face:

5 lbs. e.l.f.’s “Drama” eyeshadow
3 coats black mascara
Smear of black eye liner
Dash of e.l.f’s “Strawberry Creme” lip balm
Pinch of e.l.f’s “Natural Radiance” blusher

If you didn’t already know, all e.l.f. cosmetics are $1 a pop, and you can get a free compact when you purchase four or more elements.

This is one of my favorite outfits - translated into catty fashionista-ese, that means, yes, I’ve mismatched these shoes with this dress before.

I adore this dress - the psychedelic pattern, the simple cut. It was actually my friend’s mother’s muu-muu from the 70’s. I trimmed it down and accidentally shrunk it in the washer, et voila! Eva Franco makes a similar floral frock you could rock.

The belt is by Yudit M - it’s a tad hard to make out, but it has these beautiful cut-outs similar to those that decorate their handbags. Sometimes I also sport a Chanel knock-off Chanel-inspired leather and chain belt over the dress.

Everyone thinks the tights are by Dolce Dior & Gabbana Gucci Pucci, but I actually bought them at Target a few years ago. I’m eying these Frederick’s of Hollywood leaf-patterned tights as their successor.

I bought my lime and black-spotted peep-toe pumps on sale a year or so ago at an Upper East Side boutique. The poor darlings’ leather is getting crackly since I’ve soaked them in New York rain, so I might replace them with C Label peep-toe wedges.

We all have those little outfits we toss on to run errands. Here’s what I rock when I run out for soy milk and Italian roast coffee beans.

Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress: Originally a frightening full-length 80’s beaded gown, I took my scissors to it, got my tailored involved, and voila! A neo flapper frock.

Cowgirl Boots: Suede pull-on boots with a great stiletto heel and a bit of a cowgirl feel. It’s a secret where they’re from.

Vintage silk paisley scarf: I can’t remember how or when this scarf made it into my wardrobe, but it’s practically disintegrating after years of being worn around my waist, tied onto a purse, and sported as a head scarf.

And my daily recipe for face:

5 lbs. e.l.f.’s “Drama” eyeshadow

3 coats black mascara

Smear of black eye liner

Dash of e.l.f’s “Strawberry Creme” lip balm

Pinch of e.l.f’s “Natural Radiance” blusher

If you didn’t already know, all e.l.f. cosmetics are $1 a pop, and you can get a free compact when you purchase four or more elements.

Great Gatsby gone Gap? J Crew jazz baby? I believe I’m saved from prep overdose with my minky pal on my shoulders.

Max Studio Green Chiffon Dress: I slip on this chiffon dress and I can’t figure out why only 70% of my wardrobe is made up of silk dresses.

Vintage belt: Hard to make out, but it’s navy and maroon striped deliciousness. I’m boycotting waist-cinching belts and everything neo 1950’s.

Vintage cap: My mink rosette cap has been glamorously hiding that I desperately need my hair trimmed. Shh.

Vintage wedge platforms: 5″ inches of easy to wear wooden heel. New York City jogging shoes.
And my daily recipe for face:

5 lbs. e.l.f.’s “Drama” eyeshadow
3 coats black mascara
Smear of black eye liner
Dash of e.l.f’s “Strawberry Creme” lip balm
Pinch of e.l.f’s “Natural Radiance” blusher

If you didn’t already know, all e.l.f. cosmetics are $1 a pop, and you can get a free compact when you purchase four or more elements.

Navy and white striped nautical dress: A chic, second-skin-tight birthday gift from Mom.

Brown faux fur coat, vintage: I bought it for a buck from an Los Angelese yardsale. I prefer real dead animals, but faux fur can be sweet, especially a la Rebecca Taylor.

Wooden bangle by Jill.i Designs: it’s made of tiny squares of wood, set between two 14k gold wires.

Leopard-print ponyskin pumps: One of my fav pets, I ooh la love their pin-thin 4″ stiletto. Brian Atwood makes similar leopard slingbacks.

And my daily recipe for face:

5 lbs. e.l.f.’s “Drama” eyeshadow

3 coats black mascara

Smear of black eye liner

Dash of e.l.f’s “Strawberry Creme” lip balm

Pinch of e.l.f’s “Natural Radiance” blusher

Psst, doll face: all e.l.f. cosmetics are $1 a pop, and you can get 10% OFF your total e.l.f. purchase with promocode ELF10.

Blame a Los Angelena childhood, but I refuse to put away my summer dresses even in the middle of Manhattan winter.

Still, I’m not all insensibility — picture one of my summer dresses with a pair of (painted on) jeans, a (ridiculously large cashmere) scarf, (thigh-high) boots, and a (chocolate mink) peacoat.

Slave to fashion, I am not.